Bill's Blog

In Texas, the Termination Option, or the option period as it is typically referred to, provides buyers with an unrestricted right to terminate a contract to purchase property, for a specified fee within a specified number of days after the contract is signed by all parties.  In layman's terms, th...

You finally did it, you found the home of your dreams.  Since you've already shopped around and pre-qualified, you know that you can afford it and approximately what the payments will be and how much money you'll need to bring to closing.  Now you're ready to make an offer.  Many first time homeb...

Finding a House - The Agent & AgencyOK, so you've read through Real Estate 101 and you're pre-approved and you know how much you're qualified to borrow.  You're ready to start shopping for houses!  And you've found an agent with whom you feel comfortable working - by the way, this agent should be...

My wife and I lay in bed for what seems like the thousandth night in a row, listening to the crooning drifting into our bedroom.  "I hate that dog", I said, "and I don't even know his name."  My wife and I decend into another fit of giggling.  When the going gets tough, the tough get going, but t...

Step 1:  The LenderAs a Realtor, I frequently get calls from people that want to own a home, but have no idea of how to go about buying one.  They may say, "I think I want to buy a house but I don't know what to do."  Or, "I saw a house I would love to buy but I'm not sure where to start or how t...

Here are some interesting figures from the past year for the Waco Real Estate Market.  IF you would like a market report customized for you, please visit Waco Home Sellers and request a free market report that can be tailored to your specific interests.  The following statistics represent the hom...